Valley News Dispatch category, Page 482
Jury deliberations to continue in Greensburg man’s murder trial
A jury will resume deliberations Thursday morning in the trial of a Greensburg man charged with the murder of a Vandergrift woman whose charred remains were found at a secluded Derry Township campsite four years ago. Jurors deliberated about four hours Wednesday and did not reach a verdict in the...
Harrison man accused of firing shot into the air at Sheldon Park claims self-defense
A Harrison man told police he was defending himself when he fired a shot in the air at the Sheldon Park public housing complex Wednesday, according to a criminal complaint Police from the Allegheny County Housing Authority, Harrison and Brackenridge responded to a report of shots fired on Municipal Drive...
Vandergrift Fireman’s Carnival returns through Saturday night
The Vandergrift Fireman’s Carnival is back. Sponsored by Vandergrift Volunteer Fire Department No. 1, the event continues from 6 to 10 p.m. nightly through Saturday, weather permitting, in Kennedy Park. The annual fundraiser began in 1991 but was canceled last year because of the covid-19 pandemic. “It’s great to see...
Introducing Cheswick Christian Academy’s Class of 2021
Here is the Cheswick Christian Academy Class of 2021: Noah Christian Bach, Kassius Musashi Clay, Abrianna Amanda Devaraj, Desiree Renae Hamilton, Jocelyn Marie Harbison, Joshua Duane Harris, Spencer Addison Hauber, Lydia Ann Hetrick, Danielle Coretta Kisiel, Zachary Michael Kosor, Alyssa Michelle Phillips, Jesse William Radvansky, Angelyna Anmonique-Marie Rasulova, Cole Nathan...
Bones found in Tarentum building’s basement not human, officials say
Bones found Tuesday in the basement of a Tarentum commercial building undergoing renovations are not human, an Allegheny County spokeswoman said Wednesday. The bone fragments found in the basement of the building at 305 E. Fifth Ave. were turned over to borough police and then to the Allegheny County Medical...
Tarentum Bridge closure results in delays, congestion for thousands of motorists
Pam Kristoff is one of many Alle-Kiski Valley residents whose life is on both sides of a river, so closing a bridge throws a wrench into her daily routine. Kristoff lives in Harrison and works across the Allegheny River in Lower Burrell. While others were coping Wednesday with the first...
Shady Side Academy Class of 2021
Commencement exercises for the Shady Side Academy Class of 2021 were hosted June 4 at the Senior School’s Farrell Stadium. This year’s ceremony was limited to administration, faculty, graduates and their guests in order to keep gathering numbers down and allow for seating on the field with chairs spaced 3...
Aspinwall Police encounter coyote pup in borough, offer tips for residents
Aspinwall Police are offering wildlife safety tips after officers encountered a coyote pup in the borough on Monday. Police posted to Facebook after spotting the animal walking near a home in upper Aspinwall. “Although the Borough of Aspinwall welcomes all types of animals, some can be aggressive or dangerous,” the...
The Stroller, June 9, 2021: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Publicize your club meetings, community events and fundraisers for free in The Stroller. Send information at least a week in advance to vndnews@triblive.com. Please include a daytime telephone number. Donations sought for telescope at VA Hospital The White Oak Knights of Columbus along with the Amateur Astronomers Association of Pittsburgh...
Woman struck and killed by train in Aspinwall
A woman reported missing early Tuesday by Pittsburgh police was later struck and killed by a train in Aspinwall, authorities said. The victim was identified as Ying-Fen Johnson, 78, of Oakmont, according to the Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s office. Emergency responders were called to the 800 block of Freeport Road...
Kiski Township mother accused of assaulting teen, having child live in deplorable conditions
A Kiski Township woman is accused of having her child live in deplorable conditions and assaulting a teen Monday evening. Mindy M. Smith, 44, was taken into custody in a welfare check at a home in the 500 block of Flat Rock Road. Police said the officer responding to the...
Suspected human remains found in basement of commercial Tarentum building
Suspected human remains were discovered Tuesday morning in the basement of a Tarentum building undergoing renovations. Bones including what appeared to be part of hip or shoulder bones and a leg bone were found by a contractor who had been digging in the basement of 305 E. Fifth Ave., a...
Vandergrift suspends cop whose encounter with Black restaurant patron went viral
Vandergrift has suspended a police officer who had been the target of an internal investigation concerning his conduct while on duty. Officer William Moore’s unpaid suspension took effect Tuesday and will last four weeks, into early July. The decision was made Monday after council emerged from behind closed doors following...
Fox Chapel Area Class of 2021
Fox Chapel Area School District celebrated its graduation ceremony June 6. About 330 seniors received their diplomas during the event at 2 p.m. at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall in Pittsburgh’s Oakland neighborhood. The graduates are: Suparna Agrawal, Arda Akinci, Kaya Akinci, Nathan Anderson, Antonio Andrade, Eliza Auffenberg, Alexis Austin,...
Fixes for 7 landslides in Upper Burrell to cost more than $400,000
Upper Burrell is trying to find money to fix seven landslides on Lower Drennan Road that are estimated to cost more than $400,000. The township just applied for a $317,000 grant from the federal government via Sen. Bob Casey’s office. The township would need to kick in a $93,000 match,...
The Stroller, June 8, 2021: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Publicize your club meetings, community events and fundraisers for free in The Stroller. Send information at least a week in advance to vndnews@triblive.com. Please include a daytime telephone number. Motorcycle ride to raise funds for cancer patients Change for Cancer and the Protectors of Phoenix will host a ride fundraiser...
Plum officials to explore creating a food truck database, ordinance
Plum officials want to ensure all food trucks operating in the borough have proper insurance and Allegheny County Health Department certifications. Adopting an ordinance requiring those mobile businesses to produce such documents was a topic of discussion at Monday’s workshop meeting. “It’s not a lot to ask, especially if they’re...
Some Plum restaurants to get letters about outdoor seating, permit requirements
Plum officials want to remind restaurants offering outdoor dining to be in compliance with state regulations and zoning requirements. Letters are expected to be sent out later this month to at least five establishments that might not have proper permitting for the increased occupancy now that covid restrictions are lifting....
Police say video refutes Greensburg man’s alibi in woman’s murder
The man prosecutors contend killed a Vandergrift woman and burned her remains four years ago claimed he was at home and asleep when she died, a detective testified Monday. Westmoreland County Detective Ray Dupilka said Walter Cable admitted he was with 34-year-old Ronny Cable the night she disappeared but that...
Washington Township centenarian credits ‘good Italian genes,’ active lifestyle for longevityVideo
Frank Pugliano Sr. of Washington Township doesn’t let the grass grow under his feet. The new centenarian remains almost entirely self-sufficient, including handling his weekly lawn-mowing duties on his own. “I have to trim too,” Pugliano said. Pugliano, a World War II veteran, celebrated his 100th birthday with a large,...
Coxcomb Hill Road reopening delayed until later this week
The reopening of a section of Coxcomb Hill Road in Plum has been delayed until later this week, a PennDOT spokesman said Monday. The closed section of the road between Kerr and Logans Ferry roads, which has been closed since late May, is expected to reopen Friday afternoon instead of...
Leslie Rossi, Abby Major break records as they take office in Harrisburg
Pennsylvania’s newest lawmakers, state Reps. Leslie Rossi, R-Unity, and Abby Major, R-Ford City, are breaking molds with every step they take. The two, who won special elections last month to fill unexpected vacancies, were sworn into office Monday in Harrisburg. They are the first women to represent, respectively, the 59th...
Tarentum couple conspired to attack, rob man of $400 in borough alley, police say
A Tarentum couple is accused of attacking a man in a borough alley last week and robbing him of about $400. Tarentum police said Brian Lamont Kellum, 42, assaulted the victim Wednesday in Plum Alley. Kellum’s wife, Dionette Williams, 34, is accused of conspiring with her husband. The incident was...
Aspinwall seeking grants to launch upgrades to sidewalks, trail links
Aspinwall is eyeing a $20,000 grant from the state to help begin implementing safety upgrades for bikers and pedestrians in the borough. The money would launch traffic improvements across the borough that would include safer crosswalks, a bike trail and a directional change along Eastern Avenue. The grant is being...
The Stroller, June 7, 2021: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Publicize your club meetings, community events and fundraisers for free in The Stroller. Send information at least a week in advance to vndnews@triblive.com. Please include a daytime telephone number. Free movie offered at Hartwood Acres The free Allegheny County Movies in the Parks series at Hartwood Acres Amphitheater, Indiana Township,...
